How long do planning decisions take near Cauldon?

The average planning decision time near Cauldon is 105 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Cauldon?

The planning approval rate near Cauldon is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Cauldon?

The most common type of planning application near Cauldon is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cauldon?

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Cauldon, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cauldon, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Cauldon are administered by Cannock Chase District Council. View the full Cannock Chase District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Cauldon

Cauldon, also known as Caldon, is a village located 19 miles northeast of Stafford within the Staffordshire Moorlands district of Staffordshire, England. Previously a civil parish, it is now part of the parish of Waterhouses and had a population of 422 in 1931. This picturesque village offers a unique setting for planning applications, reflecting its historic charm and rural landscape.

District: Waterhouses

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £198,965 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Staffordshire Moorlands
Parliamentary constituency: Staffordshire Moorlands
LSOA: Staffordshire Moorlands 010B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cauldon.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cauldon.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Cauldon based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Cauldon in Staffordshire

Property prices in Cauldon show an average sale price of £198,965, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cauldon a particularly low-crime area.

Cauldon has one conservation area within its boundaries: Waterfall. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Cauldon includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Caldon Low SSSI, Cauldon Railway Cutting SSSI, Rue Hill SSSI; 1 National Parks: PEAK DISTRICT. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Cauldon

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Cauldon. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 105 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Cauldon.

With an average of 105 days, decisions near Cauldon take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Cauldon were outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (1).

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